Aluminati Orion Dark Matter Bass, Lucite Clear Body

Player's Perspective

Music Store Live is proud to be an official dealer for Aluminati Guitars. We had been getting inquiries about some of these builds. So when we looked into it a bit further, we realized these were super cool and high-end guitars that are a bit different than the average stuff out there; and we're all about that! We struck up a friendship with James (founder and builder) and now that we finally have gotten our hands on these guitars, we couldn't be happier. This Dark Matter Orion bass has a j/j pickup configuration which gives it a good amount of versatility.

The neck is lighning fast to maneuver on and the action is nice and low right out of the box. Well, of course it is, with an aluminum neck we don't have to worry about any changes due to humidity or temperature like on traditional wooden necks. Once you set the action that you like, you're good to go. If you like low action but don't like having to fuss with your bass every time the weather changes, that's just one of the many advantages to this build. Additionally, there's definitely a tonal contribution that give the bass an incredibly clear and defined tone with lots of top end and a focused and punchy bottom. 

The tone is awesome! They use Lollar Jazz Bass pickups that sound wonderfully vintage, and yet have a touch of extra "oomph" to them. Jason Lollar is one of the best pickup builders in the game and these are boutique and very high-end. Whether you're into funk, rock, jazz... it doesn't matter. This is going to sound like a j-bass through and through and give you that classic tone that we all know and love. They say that the Lucite body produces an extended midrange response, and that's definitely noticeable when you start to add some distortion to the tone. That midrange is what keeps your notes punchy and tight even as you saturate the tone. It's really awesome! You can also solo the bridge pickup, roll the tone off, and get loads of that Jaco-sounding "mwah" in your playing, almost reminiscent of a fretless. Jazz basses naturally tend to have a midscoop so having the body enhance a little of that is actually a really nice thing for the punch and articulation of the notes.

Whether you want clarity or metal (see what I did there?) this bass has got you covered!

Manufacturer's Description

Introducing the Orion Series Dark Matter Edition Bass. A further evolution of our Orion Series brings a whole new dimension to our flagship bass model. Utilizing 3D milled clear lucite for the body provides pronounced midrange and a beautiful faceted aesthetic that is constantly changing with its environment. Accompanied by our chambered Andromeda Aluminum Guitar Neck gives these instruments a truly interstellar appearance with high performance capabilities!

At home from studio to stage, Aluminati instruments put all of the nuance and articulation of modern technology at the fingertips of any player while remaining as familiar and comfortable to play as the renowned bass guitars of old.

Specifications

Body

• Model: Orion Series Dark Matter Edition
• Color: Clear
• Body: 3D Milled Clear Lucite
• Pickguard: Black Anodized Aluminum

Neck

• Construction: Bolt-On
• Fretboard: Aluminum
• Neck: Polished Hollowcore Nebula (made from 6061 T6 post consumer aircraft grade aluminum)
• Scale Length: 34"
• Nut: 1.64" Brass
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Shape: Medium "C"
• Headstock: 2x2

Electronics

• Pickups: Lollar Jazz Bass Single-Coils
• Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone

Hardware

• Tuners: Hipshot
• Bridge: Hipshot

Miscellaneous

• Case: Gator Black Hardshell
• Serial #: OB0030
  
• Instrument Weight: 10.4 lbs.

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Aluminati Guitars. This Orion Bass is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact guitar you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.